Going Home

Note: This is a follow-up post regarding some medical trouble that my nephew has had. You can read all the posts about Logan's condition here. The posts are listed by recency, so start reading at the bottom of the list.

This is just a quick post to share the fabulous news that Logan went home yesterday! When I consider where he was last week and where he is now, I am overwhelmed by God's faithfulness to heal my little nephew. So thank you for your prayers, and please keep them coming. He'll be on steroids and anti-seizure medication for several months.

He's not 100 percent, but he's a lot closer than he was last week. Clearly, he was feeling well enough to ride a trike down the hospital hall yesterday. Whenever you think of Logan, please pray for his complete recovery from ADEM. We appreciate those prayers more than you know.

Until next time, grace and peace.

Meeting a Mentor

Last night, Micah got to meet one of the most important men in my life. It was well past her bedtime and she was exhausted (hence the look on her face in the picture), but I'm so glad she finally got to meet her Uncle Robert.

It would be an understatement to say that I approached my preaching classes at Beeson with trepidation. I wasn't exactly the kind of person who enjoyed standing up in front of a crowd and speaking. I've always been more comfortable behind a keyboard than a podium.

But God doesn't always keep us where we're comfortable.

Dr. Robert Smith is without doubt one of the best preachers in America. I am so privileged not only to know him but to call him my mentor and friend. He has prayed for me. Strengthened me. Encouraged me. Challenged me.

And last night, Micah got to meet him. It was so sweet to see my little girl with one of the most influential people in my life. I hope that it's the first of many meetings.

What about you? Who are your mentors? Tell me your stories.

Until next time, grace and peace.

How To Tuesday: Magnetic Matchbook Bookmark

Toward the end of last week as I was engrossed in reading, I realized that I could do much better than the scrap of cardboard I was using for a bookmark, so I whipped up this little cutie for this week's How To Tuesday. Apparently, I'm on a magnet crafting kick lately.

A set of these in cute patterns would be a nice little happy for a college student starting classes soon. They would also make good stocking stuffers for your favorite bookworms.

Ready to make your own? Here goes.

You'll need some scrap paper, magnetic strips, a ruler, a pencil, scissors, and a scoring board (optional).

{1} Measure a 1 1/2 by 3 1/8 inch rectangle on your paper.

{2} Cut it out.

{3} Score/Fold your paper at 1 1/2 and 1 5/8 inches.

{4} Fold your paper into a "matchbook."

{5} Cut two 1-inch magnetic strips.

{6} Remove adhesive backing from one of the strips and adhere to the inside of your bookmark.

{7} Stick your second magnet to the one you've already attached to your paper. Then remove backing.

{8} Fold bookmark over magnets, adhering the second magnet to the other side.

Slide the bookmark around a few pages in your current read, then step back and admire your handiwork!

Until next time, grace and peace.